Large holes in the ground (Rats) ?????

If it's council owned, then yes. The landowner is responsible for pest control, unless your lease qualifies otherwise. Ours do come out and sort the rats. We have no rabbits. To a lot of people's disappointment, shall I say?

I'm after rabbit meat, so I'm told by several guys in the hunting and related trades, none to be had around here.

So, if your council does not help, this could be easier than arguing with them. That's why I mentioned, some are desparate for rabbits, for feeding, training purposes.

I do not know, how much the fencing costs the others mentioned.

I know about a falcon breeder in Yorkshire.